Sestertius - Vespasian MARS VICTOR S C, Mars

€249,074.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.7 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#178, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.178
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the third time.)
Reverse descriptionMars, naked, standing front, head right, holding spear and trophy; altar to left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR S C
(Translation: Mars Victor. Senatus Consultum. Mars, the victorious. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID9418303180
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